Amazonite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amazonite and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Tremolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amazonite and Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amazonite and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.